Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Morning in Spartanburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Greer, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spartanburg, SC
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Greer, SC
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Trip Overview
Spartanburg, SC to Greer, SC is 17.9 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Warren H Abernathy Highway and East Wade Hampton Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, quick journey. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with plenty of time left for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren H Abernathy Highway | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East Wade Hampton Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Spartanburg Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| W O Ezell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Greenville Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Saint John Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Arlington Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Warren H Abernathy Highway
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Greer, SC.
1
Start on US 221; SC 56
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Church Street
2
Turn left onto US 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint John Street
3
Turn right onto US 29
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 29
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
W O Ezell Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 29
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Warren H Abernathy Highway
6
Continue on US 29
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Spartanburg Highway
7
Continue on US 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenville Highway
8
Continue on US 29
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
East Wade Hampton Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto SC 357
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arlington Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto East Arlington Avenue
155 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Arlington Avenue
11
Turn left onto Cannon Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cannon Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto SC 101; SC 290
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Poinsett Street
13
Arrive at destination
SC 101; SC 290
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 29 / West Saint John Street
Turn left onto US 29 / West Saint John Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 29 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 29 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SC 357 / Arlington Road
Turn left onto SC 357 / Arlington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
17.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
East Arlington Avenue
Turn right onto East Arlington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SC 101; SC 290 / East Poinsett Street
At end of road, turn right onto SC 101; SC 290 / East Poinsett Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greer, SC
Morning in Greer on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll navigate a series of surface streets and potentially some busier main roads rather than long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter interstate speeds or the monotony sometimes associated with them. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 4.5 miles on Warren H Abernathy Highway, so be prepared for frequent adjustments and turns throughout the 32-minute drive. The route will feel like a typical local commute, connecting communities rather than traversing vast landscapes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Warren H Abernathy Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 29 / West Saint John Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 29 / West Saint John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 29 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (SC 357 / Arlington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Spartanburg, SC
Full guide →Spartanburg is both a county and city in Upcountry South Carolina.
Arriving in Greer, SC
Full guide →Greer is a city in South Carolina. It is known for its manufacturing business as it is home to BMW's only manufacturing plant as well as the North American headquarters of Michelin and Mitsubishi Polyester Inc. Greer boasts a downtown area with historic buildings and local charm.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Warren H Abernathy Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 29 / West Saint John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 29 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (SC 357 / Arlington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cowpens National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greer, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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